You’ve already read and mastered the Top 5 Long-Distance Moving Tips. Bags are packed (or unpacked) and you’re far from where you’ve always called home. Adventures and learning opportunities are everywhere! But distance can be hard on relationships, whether a significant other or family and friends. Here are a few ideas for staying close when you...
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Ready to welcome guests into your new pad? Keep the party alive with the right beats. I generally choose music with solid beats and minimal “emo.” Here are some tracks that will keep the conversation moving and the guests moving. (Each song links to the song on YouTube.) Bandoleros, Don Omar Feat. Tego Calderon: A chill...
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My husband and I celebrated our 8th anniversary this past weekend. We wanted to find something to do that was fun and special, but we had commitments spread out across the weekend that inhibited us from traveling too far. Sometimes it is fun to be a tad spontaneous so we decided to...
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Get to the Point Already Brevity is indeed the soul of wit, especially when you are making a video blog. Be yourself but don’t ramble and go on a tangent – say what you have to say then sign off. We all know how interesting you are. The problem is you probably think you are...
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Do you know how much money is in your bank account at this very moment? Direct deposit has made it so easy for me to never have to drive to or look at my bank again. In fact, accompanied with the ease of my debit card, I am able to operate on...
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According to Dictionary.com a hero, by definition, is “a man of distinguished courage or ability, admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities.” In an interview with Oprah, Captain Chesley Sullenberger, the pilot of the US Airways flight who safely landed a plane in the Hudson River, posed an interesting question. Is...
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It is often difficult to make time to go to the gym or the park to workout. Even worse, in today’s busy career-driven world, many of us find ourselves working late and just wanting to head home when we finally finish up at the office. It is still nice to be able to workout, even...
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Renewable energy is a major concern in everyday living. People are constantly debating how they can “go green” and live a more environmentally-friendly lifestyle. But breaking down the basics is often missed, so we’ve done it for you: Chances are that you have the opportunity to support the growth of some or many of these...
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No matter the season or year, you can always find a style to call old school or retro. Decorating your apartment in an old school or retro style can go either way when it comes to cost, but when you do it well it can be a fun place to live that entertains friends...
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Moving from place to place is usually a daunting task, but sometimes you have to do what you have to do. So when you find yourself moving to a new place, especially if it is quite a big move (in terms of stuff and/or distance), staying organized is key. While it may take some...
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Today I found myself sitting on the couch in my apartment, taking a deep breath and grabbing for the pen following a minor freak out after realizing just how much I had to accomplish today – workout, do the laundry, write blogs, go to the store to buy baseball equipment, go to my first...
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Perhaps it’s no surprise people love to hate their job. But what if life wasn’t like that? What if your moods were only bettered by your career? Ideally, since 80 percent of your life is spent working, you should start your business around something that is a passion of yours. If you’re into kite-surfing and...
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A few years back I had the opportunity to travel with a friend to Ireland. It was such an amazing trip! We started in Dublin, drove down to Blarney, through County Cork and the Ring of Kerry, up to the Cliffs of Moher, finally ending in Shannon to fly home. The...
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Before you get anxious that I am favoring the female readers with this post, I shall let it be known that I know a fair number of males that have quite a shoe collection of their own. This post goes out to all of our shoe-loving readers – no matter your gender, age, or...
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Some time ago I made the decision to live without television. At first, it was part of a self imposed experiment to see how, if at all, my life would change if I didn’t watch television. That was a few years ago and since then I have modified the experiment. In the beginning, I removed...
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